About
Harry Julius Shearer (born December 23, 1943) is an American actor, comedian, musician, radio host, writer, and producer. Born in Los Angeles, California, Shearer began his career as a child actor. From 1969 to 1976, Shearer was a member of The Credibility Gap, a radio comedy group. Following the breakup of the group, Shearer co-wrote the film Real Life (1979) with Albert Brooks and worked as a writer on Martin Mull's television series Fernwood 2 Night. Shearer was a cast member on Saturday Night Live between 1979 and 1980, and 1984 and 1985. Shearer co-created, co-wrote and co-starred in the film This Is Spinal Tap (1984), a hit satirical rockumentary. In 1989, he joined the cast of the animated sitcom The Simpsons, providing voices for characters including Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Reverend Lovejoy, Lenny Leonard, Kang, Principal Skinner, Kent Brockman, Otto Mann,...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
FriendsSeries • 1994
ERSeries • 1994
Chicago HopeSeries • 1994
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
Miami ViceSeries • 1984
Dawson's CreekSeries • 1998
AnimaniacsSeries • 1993
The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985
DinosaursSeries • 1991
EllenSeries • 1994
Just Shoot Me!Series • 1997
The Truman ShowMovie • 1998
Laverne & ShirleySeries • 1976
Dream OnSeries • 1990
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955
JawsMovie • 1975
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995
GodzillaMovie • 1998
Playhouse PresentsSeries • 2012
Celebrity MastermindSeries • 2003
The Simpsons MovieMovie • 2007
The AgencySeries • 2001
Chicken LittleMovie • 2005